Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Therapy in Austin, Texas

I offer therapy for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the transition to parenthood.

Trying to conceive, navigating IVF, experiencing pregnancy loss, or adjusting to life after birth can bring intense emotions—grief, anxiety, uncertainty, and sometimes isolation.

You may feel like everyone else is moving forward while you are quietly carrying something heavy.

You don't have to go through this alone.

At Cove & Compass Counseling, I provide space to slow down, process what you're experiencing, and find steadiness during one of the most meaningful—and challenging—seasons of life.

In-person therapy in Austin and virtual therapy across Texas.

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Many people arrive here feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward.

You may be here because you’ve been asking yourself questions like:

Why does trying to get pregnant feel so emotionally exhausting?
Why do my partner and I cope with infertility so differently?
Why am I so anxious during pregnancy when I thought I’d feel relieved?
How do I move forward after miscarriage or pregnancy loss?
Why does becoming a parent feel harder on our relationship than we expected?
Why do I feel so alone in this experience, even though I’m not supposed to?

These experiences are deeply personal, and they are often harder to talk about than people realize.

Therapy provides a place where all of your feelings can be acknowledged and understood.

Hi, I'm Kara Allen

I am a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist in Austin, Texas, specializing in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and early parenthood transitions.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist (PMH-C), I help individuals and couples navigate:

infertility and IVF
pregnancy after loss
miscarriage and reproductive grief
postpartum anxiety and depression
identity shifts in motherhood and parenthood
relationship stress during fertility treatment and early parenting

If you are struggling with any of the above, learn more about my expertise or the services I offer.

I provide in-person therapy in Austin, Texas and virtual therapy across Texas. My office is located in Northwest Hills, Central Austin area.

I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating the emotional complexities of fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist (PMH-C), with advanced training in infertility, perinatal loss, donor conception, and perinatal trauma, I help clients work through:

Fertility and Infertility Support

infertility and unexplained fertility challenges
IVF and assisted reproductive treatments
decision making around fertility paths
emotional exhaustion from trying to conceive

Pregnancy and Loss

miscarriage and pregnancy loss
pregnancy after loss
complicated pregnancy experiences
grief and reproductive trauma

Postpartum and Early Parenthood

postpartum anxiety and depression
identity changes in motherhood and parenthood
feeling overwhelmed or disconnected after birth
navigating the transition to becoming parents

Couples Therapy for Fertility and Parenthood

relationship stress during fertility treatment
communication challenges around family planning
reconnecting after pregnancy or birth
adjusting to the emotional realities of early parenthood

Many people feel pressure to stay positive during fertility or pregnancy journeys.

But beneath the surface, there may be grief, fear, anger, uncertainty, or exhaustion.

In therapy, you don’t have to hide any part of your experience.

Start With a Consultation

Finding the right therapist matters.

A free consultation allows us to talk about what you're going through and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation

You deserve support through this season of life.